As part of its digital transformation journey, BBK adds Google Wallet to its range of digital wallets

05 Nov 2024

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), the leading retail and commercial bank in Bahrain, has announced the launch of its latest digital wallet with Google. This service enables BBK cardholders to effortlessly perform secure, contactless payments on Android and wearable devices. BBK customers can integrate their debit cards into the Google Wallet app to conduct secure, swift, and hassle-free transactions in physical stores and across online platforms.

The versatility of the service extends across millions of establishments globally, encompassing all point-of-sale terminals that accept contactless payments. This service mirrors conventional card usage and displays user-friendly authentication through biometrics or passwords, ensuring a streamlined and secure transaction process for BBK customers.

To start using this service, customers using Android can simply download the Google Wallet app and enter their card details manually or conveniently scan the card and enter the one-time passcode (OTP). Moreover, the service extends to smartwatches, as customers have the option to activate the service on their wearable devices.

Mr. Yaser Alsharifi, BBK’s Group Chief Executive of BBK, commented: “It brings us immense pleasure to announce the launch of the Google Wallet service to our customers. This service allows them to seamlessly integrate their debit cards, enabling universal usage in all transactions. This reaffirms our commitment to fostering innovation in digital payment solutions, addressing contemporary challenges, and offering our customers access to cutting-edge payment technologies.”

Mr. Alsharifi added: “This initiative not only ensures convenience but also upholds elevated levels of protection and security, underscoring our ongoing commitment to safeguarding the financial well-being of our valued clientele.”

Within BBK’s comprehensive digital transformation framework, Mr. Alsharifi affirmed the continuous development of digitized banking services at the Bank.

It is noteworthy that this innovative service is a part of BBK’s ongoing efforts to provide cutting-edge solutions, aiming to facilitate the daily lives of customers and actively support the transition towards a cashless society. This includes the launch of Samsung Wallet, Apple Pay, and the introduction of new digital services such as the investments platform on the Bank’s mobile application. The launch of these services intends to provide customers with accessibility and flexibility to perform their transactions anywhere and at any time.